Réunion and you

The best way to reach Reunion is of course by airplane. With daily
direct flight from Paris provided by Air France, Air Lib and
Corsair, the island is easily accessible from Europe. The seasons
being reversed in the southern hemisphere, the winter months of
May-November are more dry and cool in the Indian Ocean
region. This weather is ideal for hiking on the
island as the temperatures vary from 15 to 25 degrees; however,
thermometers can indicate 0 degrees at night in the center regions
of La Plaine des Cafres and Piton de la Fournaise, an active
volcano. Réunion, with its prefecture in Saint-Denis, is located
210 kilometers away from the island of Mauritius.
With the official language being no other than French, the island
boasts a rich culture and tradition. Local resources include
sugarcanes, essential oils as well as seafood. Réunion’s developing
economic activity is tourism as the island is an pleasurable luxury
charter destination. This round island was formed during a volcano
eruption. Since then, the Piton des Neiges, with an altitude of
3069 meters, rests inactive. With a rich flora, Réunion is home to
more than 800 species of flower plants and 300 species of fern.
Exotic fruits and vegetables are also to be found on this French
island, including of course sugarcane, vanilla and spices-
cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg being only a glimpse.

Once upon a time…

…there was a volcano lost in the Indian Ocean. Now,
thanks to its extravagant nature and sumptuous landscapes the
island with a blend of multiple ethnicities became an important
luxury charter destination. In 1663 the French East India Company
is on a mission to colonize the Mascarene archipelago with Bourbon
(to whom the island owes its name) on board. In the space of years,
the island is settled by colonizers from Europe and
Madagascar who marry Malagasy and Indian women thus
introducing miscegenation on this small island. The island’s
prosperous era is from 1720 to 1789 as the fertile lands are the
principal resource for the locals who become farmers. During this
era slavery is common on the island and it is not until 1814-1848
that it is abolished freeing a little over ¾ of the island’s
population. With the abolition of slavery in 1848 the island, now
Réunion, welcomes a new era.

Saint Denis

It is Etienne Regnault in 1668 who becomes Bourbon’s new governor
and settles near a small river that he quickly names after his
vessel: Saint-Denis. An agglomeration slowly grows around this
small settlement. In 1738 governor Mahé de la Bourdonnais decided
to establish a port there and make this settlement Bourbon’s
capital, instead of Saint-Paul. Today Saint-Denis is still the
island’s prefecture with the Regional Council located in the city.
Just like any other French town, Saint-Denis boasts wonderful
cafés, restaurants, a cathedral, parks and many more. Enjoy it all
during your luxury charter vacation with Sunreef Yachts Charter.

Leeward Coast

Only 25 kilometers west of Saint-Denis is where you will find
Saint-Paul, the island’s former main city. The shoreline’s only
natural niche, this city was named by sailors “the best bay for
anchoring”. Many colonial buildings are to be found on the island
and it’s treasure-filled market is utterly picturesque. The road
leading downtown is no other than the Royal Road dating back to
1789.

A multitude of quaint towns are situated on the Leeward Coast of
the island. Make sure to visit them all aboard your luxury
charter mega yacht. Boucan-Canot, Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains,
Saint-Leu, Saint-Gilles-Les-Hauts are awaiting your discovery
during your luxury charter
vacation.

Windward Coast

Get ready to discover all the gems that this part of the island has
in store for you. Saint-André, Bras-Panon and Saint-Benoît are only
some of the treasures longing to be explored by you. Fragrant
gardens gently sprinkled with ocean waters will instantly unveil
their beauty to you. Stroll through the sugarcane fields of
Saint-Anne and visit the unique and utterly picturesque cathedral.
The opportunities are endless for you to spend your luxury charter vacation in the
Indian Ocean. Once you charter a luxury
catamaran or luxury
mega yacht, you will long for nothing more than to live the
adventure of a lifetime in the tropical region of the Indian
Ocean. After a magnificent excursion to the Takamaka
Waterfalls, sit back in the Jacuzzi and relax with a cocktail in
your hand as the crew board your luxury
charter yacht prepares a delicious gourmet meal for you.

Plains

Lusciously green like fresh dewy herbs, plains constitute the
island’s central region between Trois Cirques and the Piton de la
Fournaise or “Peak of the Furnace”. Along twisting roads you will
find picturesque sugarcane plantations as well as vast fields with
sumptuously green fern and rich fuchsia. Plaine des Cafres, Piton
des Neiges and Plaine des Palmistes are where one can enjoy
luxurious, picture-perfect landscapes.

Les Cirques, Calderas

Inaccessible for a long time, the rocky calderas offered refuge for
escaping slaves. In the 19th century, poor peasants not being able
to afford living on the expensive coast chose to inhabit the
calderas. The new inhabitants rapidly adapted to the harsh climate
and geographic conditions. Plush oak and conifer forests are
impeccable for hiking enthusiasts. Cilaos, Salazie and Mafate are
ready to be discovered by you on your luxury charter vacation.

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